War Of Ages have posted a preview snippet of the newly recorded track called “The Awakening” to all the links below. The track will be included on the bands upcoming album, “Fire From The Tomb“. The rest of disc is a complete rewritten and re-recorded copy of their self-titled debut. Here’s a small copy of the album cover:

[Myspace] [Purevolume] [Virb]

Some of you may have heard a rumor that Chasing Victory broke up.  Not so!  However, summer tours for the band are now canceled.  Go to their myspace page for details in their latest blog.

A new Death is Not Welcome Here track has been posted to our Hearts Bleed Passion MySpace page. This song will appear on the compilation in July.

Woodale have posted a new demo to Myspace. Check it out and leave a comment or two. [decoymusic.com]

My email interview with Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend has been posted. I’m still just starting to do interviews, so any sort of feedback (especially constructive criticism!) is definitely appreciated.

Somehow I missed this. Project 86 have posted up three new songs to their myspace page. Go listen and then post your thoughts here.

(picture courtesy of Reuben Wilson)

To start things off, who are you and what do you do in He Is Legend?
-I’m Schuylar and I sing.

Could you give us a brief update on what you’ve been up to lately?
-We’ve pretty much just been preparing for our headlining tour.

A month or two ago, you started pushing the movie, The Reaping, to fans. How did this come about?
-They expressed interest in having us help promote the film. I think it’s known in the industry as “Selling Out” but we figured, why not?

You also just started advertising your Virb account. Why should users convert to Virb?
-The site is just less of a fad I think. It’s really geared toward music, which is a good thing for people passionate about finding new acts.

Since the mourned leaving of McKenzie, you’ve added a new guitar player, Mitchell Marlow. How is he doing so far, adjusting to being in the band?
-It’s good. Pretty laid back…we are just excited about working on the next album. Mitch is doing a lot of studio work right now.

Have you written any new material with him yet? If so, does it sound a lot different than the last release, Suck Out the Poison?
-We haven’t really put anything down yet. We’ve just been fooling around in the practice spaces. I’m sure the new stuff is going to be phenomenal.

Speaking of your recent album, the style was obviously a lot different that I Am Hollywood, and some people apparently didn’t appreciate that, while others loved it and soaked up the controversy like the media during a presidential election. What happened that you changed so much musically, and how have you been handling the response to the record?
-I think we have always changed our style from one way to another over the years. This is just the first time we haven’t changed our name along with it. The people who don’t dig it are the people we are kind of trying to weed out anyway. I think with each fan we have lost due to the changes, another has come along & they are really interested in what we are doing.

Not too long ago, He Is Legend also did a split with Classic Case, covering each other’s
songs. What gave you such a unique idea?
-Ton’s of bands have done this in the past. We were just stoked to work together…Classic Case is one of our favorite bands.

Are you satisfied with the results of the split?
-Not with the He Is Legend tunes. But the Classic Case side rules. I think that recording came at the worst time for us. However, it’s funny to hear the comments from the fans.

I understand you’re not all Christians, but this question has become a commonplace in all my interviews lately, because I think it’s the best way we can really support a band, taking the next step beyond buying CDs and going to shows. How can we at Indie Vision Music best pray for He Is Legend?
-Prosperity, good health, safe travels, a million dollars.

Are there any other ways fans might want to support you?
-Come to our shows and have a good time. Buy the record if you dig it. We don’t ask for much.

-Which internet controversy would you rather He Is Legend be remembered for. Your admittance to liking Korn, or the massiveness of Schuylar’s beard?
-Korn all the way.

Most importantly, in a free-for-all fist fight to the death (no foreign objects, please), which member of He Is Legend would win?
-Mitch knows Kung-fu.

What potential plans can you tell us? Future tours? Upcoming CDs? Running in the ‘08 election?
-Headlining tour June 14th - August 4th. Record ASAP

Thanks for the interview and for your time. Any more words to our readers?
-Listen to My Morning Jacket.

Thanks to Schuylar again for filling this out and to Nathan Mallon at Thoughts on Vinyl for helping set it up.

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This is an interesting article on the decline of CD sales and how Record Labels are predicting this holiday season as the last big push before sales (in cd format) go kaput. [absolutepunk.net]

Blood and Ink Records have signed the band……THE RECESSION, to their roster. The band will release “Time, Arithmetic & Other Elementary Subjects Not Well Learned” in August. Go check them out and then leave a comment. [decoymusic.com]

A new Ashcroft song has been posted up on myspace. This song will appear on the band’s debut release “Finding the Lighthouse” due out on July 7th!!

Cry of the Afflicted will release their Solid State Records debut “The Unveiling” on August 14th. [decoymusic.com]

The brand new Sophia track has been officially posted on myspace. Comment with your thoughts!

Another new Quick and the Dead song has been posted up on myspace.

12 Stones have posted the first single, “Lie To Me,” from their new cd, Anthems For The Underdog, on myspace. The cd drops August 14th. Tracklisting in comments.

I just got a myspace bulletin from Dead Poetic telling me to check out TRENCHES, the Jimmy Ryan led new band. Hmmm. Update: Dead Poetic wasn’t the only band, Ivoryline sent out a bulletin too. Hmmm.

One of my personal favorite So. Cal. hardcore bands, Take This Hand, will release their debut in June. For now, you can see a special promo video on their myspace page.

The popular all ages club in San Diego, The Epicentre, now has a new Church that will be meeting there on Tuesday nights at 7pm called “NexGeneration“. Sounds cool. Click the link for more info on the club and to get directions.

The band ///seizethemoment has won the Cornerstone Festival New Band Showcase. They will now be playing the main stage at Cornerstone.

Awesome! Still Remains have posted up another new song to their myspace page.